These are concentrated extracts. They have been created by extracting the oil via Supercritical Co2 extraction. This process creates a much stronger oil that is richer and very useful in skin care.
Solubility - Oils or Creams Suggested Usage Rate 0.1% up to 5%
Keep in mind this is a thick ingredient. You must be willing/able to work with this ingredient as it is challenging to work with!
Name:Rosehip CO2Total, Bosnia
Category: CO2 Extracts
Species:Rosa canina
Part: The Hip of the Rose
Method:CO2extraction
Class: Fatty Acid Triglyceride
Country: Bosnia
Contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components
Raw material: Rosa canina: Fruits, from ecological farming (2092/91/EWG)
Production: By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].
Extract: Clear to light turbid, dark red oil, stabilized with FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant (organic).
Declaration: INCI-Name: Rosa Canina Fruit Extract [CO2]
CAS-No.: 84696-47-9
EINECS-No. 283-652-0
Ingredients: Fatty oil with high content of unsaturated fatty acids including 40 - 60 % linoleic acid (C18:2, omega-6), 20 - 40 % alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3, omega-3), 14 - 20 % oleic acid (C18:1, omega-9), small amounts of stearic and palmitic acid, sterols, tocopherols and carotenoids.
Application: In the cosmetic industry, in moisturizing creams against dry skin, anti-wrinkle, recommendable in case of impure skin, acne, neurodermitis, scaly and chapped skin, as food supplement.
Naturalness: The product is 100 % natural and contains apart from FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant no additives, preservatives, carriers and no technical adjuncts. It is not reinforced, blended, diluted or formulated, it is conform to the EC-regulation 88/388 for natural extracts.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Products and Ingredients
Finished Products generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should always be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.
Sample Sizes do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months) and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (except our Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of high humidity, heat, and direct light, and keep them in a dark cabinet when possible.
Exfoliating Acid products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or the Salicylic Acid Serums as those can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items Requiring Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier Oils - generally you can refrigerate all carrier oils although some of the very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, setting the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shaking the bottle will hopefully turn into a liquid. ^There are some oils that have a super long shelf life like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil. Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt. Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should always be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare' butters. You can take out what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents from each herb. Root, Trunk, Leaves, and Flowers. Extracts have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator (or a dark DRY place) Other Various Raw Ingredients - i.e. Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
